I’ve made a start on this 1/9 bust from Mick’s Mick’s of a Sergeant 6th Inniskilling Dragoon’s during the 2nd Boer War. If memory serves me right I think this was the first offering from Mick in this range ( I could be wrong) and it’s a super piece. There’s lots of detail in the sculpting by Offo and a cracking face to get stuck into with the brushes. So far I’ve done most of the face in oils, save for the eyes and hair/moustache and just started on the tunic in oils, which are still wet.

Thanks for looking,

Neal.

You are right, this was the first bust in the range.
Nice start to this one Neal, enjoy as it's a stunning piece. Love seeing your take on this.
Regards

Great start Neal.
Gordon

Cracking start Neal....,....Mike

Thanks Bob. I had a look back at yours and Mick’s threads on it as a point of reference and hopefully I’ll do it justice.

Neal

Thanks Gordon.

Neal.

Thanks a lot Mike.

Neal.

Hi Neal.
You and Bob are correct this was the first, and there are only a few left I only have one and Stu @ stormtroopers has a couple.
The face is great a nice sun burnt look, nice one will be following.
Will be following as always.
Mick.

Thanks for the comments Mick. Another top figure to work on.

Neal.

Some more progress on this. I’ve painted the bandolier and haversack in oils and just need to sort the buckles/buttons etc. Done the eyes and hair and made a start on the rank insignia.

Great looking painting Neal. The bandolier looks very good.

Thanks Nap. I went back at the highs on the tunic after the first set of pictures and it’s given it a more worn and coarser look I think, more by luck than good judgement I hasten to add. The castle sleeve badge has had just one coat of Darkstar Baroque over a black base but it gives off a look of something that’s had a wash or two of black applied so I might just give it a slight touch here and there with either the Darkstar Pewter or silver oil paint to pick out some highs.

Neal

Thanks Bob, it’s really appreciated. The oil was still a little wet on the bandolier when I took the photos so it may well dull down a little but overall I’m pleased with how it’s coming along.

Neal

Getting towards the end with this one now. Helmet added and chin strap to finish in oils. Water bottle undercoated ready for oils and carbine added. A little bit of tidying up round the rank chevrons needed and I’ll be able to call it finished.

Beautiful work Neal! This is a great bust and you certainly did it justice. I especially love the leather work.

Cheers,
Ken

Very good piece of work neil

Excellent,Love the burnt look on the face and the whole thing is coming together a treat.
Nice work.
Mick
Ps When is Theo posting?

Nearly there with this fine painted bust and looking good. Well done on this one Neal.